[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 52 (Monday, March 26, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E648]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE BREESE CENTRAL LADY COUGARS BASKETBALL TEAM

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 26, 2007

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the Breese Central 
Lady Cougars basketball team on their success in winning the 
championship game of the 28th annual Class A state tournament at 
Redbird Arena in Normal, Illinois.
  Jessica Hemann, Courtney Strieker, Leann Voss, Britni Holtmann, K.C. 
Root, Christy Rolfingsmeyer, Katie Robben, Kelsie Netemeyer, Katelin 
Wiegmann, Tiffany Hilmes, Katie Scheer, Lauren Budde, and Cassandra 
Deiters make up this victorious team of athletes, which are lead by 
Head Coach Nathan Rueter and Assistant Coaches Angela Witte and Kelly 
Hasheider.
  The Number 11 State-Ranked Breese Central ladies received medals 
after winning against Number 9 State-Ranked Rochester in a 47-41 
victory.
  I am very pleased to congratulate the Breese Central Lady Cougars on 
their victory and wish them the best of luck for next season.

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